Okaloosa County, county in Florida, United States of America. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 212,820 inhabitants. The county was created 109 years ago in 1915. Its county seat is Crestview.
There are 11 city/town in Okaloosa County, FL. The largest city of Okaloosa County is Crestview with a population of 25,663. Other cities include, Fort Walton Beach population 22,396, Longwood population 16,876, Niceville population 16,217, Destin population 14,284
With its sugar-white sand beaches and emerald green waters, Okaloosa County in Florida's Panhandle contains popular tourist destinations as well as charming Southern towns further inland. Though known as a vacation hotspot, Okaloosa County's cities each offer local culture. Some of the most notable include Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Crestview, Niceville, and Shalimar.
Lively Destin serves up fisherman village vibes along its harbor boardwalk. Neighboring Fort Walton Beach offers family fun along the surf as well as inland commerce. Historic downtown Crestview provides a charming small town hub. Niceville excels in education and recreation opportunities. And Shalimar maintains its roots as a railroad town.
Beyond the larger cities, Okaloosa County also includes beach towns like Okaloosa Island and quaint communities like Laurel Hill that showcase the diversity of living in this scenic stretch of Northwest Florida coastline. From seafood shacks to scenic vistas, Okaloosa's towns invite discovery.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Okaloosa County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Cinco Bayou | City in Okaloosa County, Florida, United States of America | 447 |
Crestview | City in Florida, United States | 25,663 |
Destin | City in Florida | 14,284 |
Fort Walton Beach | City in Okaloosa County, Florida, United States | 22,396 |
Lake Lorraine | Census-designated place in Okaloosa County, Florida | 7,010 |
Laurel Hill | City in Okaloosa County, Florida, United States of America | 633 |
Longwood | City in Seminole County, Florida, United States | 16,876 |
Mary Esther | City in Okaloosa County, Florida, United States | 4,462 |
Niceville | City in Florida | 16,217 |
Shalimar | City in Florida, United States of America | 841 |
Valparaiso | City in Florida | 5,848 |